Battery Lexus GX460 2017 Workshop Manual

5637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas
that may be emitted from the battery:
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact with each
other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosiv e acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when handling
the battery:
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow
any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other bat-
tery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in the
cooling fans or belt.
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5758-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
Electrical system (battery)
Specific gravity reading at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11.8  12.0 V Discharged
Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all the lights are turned off.
Charging rates5 A max.
Front differential
Oil capacity1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential
Oil capacity2.85 qt. (2.70 L, 2.38 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
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5898-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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■Intuitive parking assist* (→P. 2 4 4 )
*: If equipped
■In the following situations, customize mode will automatically be turned off.
●A warning message appears after the cu
stomize mode screen is displayed.
●The engine switch is turned to OFF.
●The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Buzzer volumeLevel 5Level 1 to 5—OO
Display settingAll sensors displayedDisplay off—OO
Detection distance of the
front center sensorFarNear—OO
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFarNear—OO
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CAUTION
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust
gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This
may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while customizing fea-
tures.
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 4 5 3
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622What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( →P. 9 5 )
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. ( →P. 9 7 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 4 9 2 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 1 9 0 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( → P. 117)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
(→ P. 1 0 1 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
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623What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 1 8 9 )
●Is the shift lever in P? (→ P. 1 8 9 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 1 1 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 1 9 2 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( →P. 559)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 5 6 1 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode ( →P. 1 9 8 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted fr om P even if you depress the brake
pedal
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626Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ................................................ 386, 396Air conditioning filter ....................... 490
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)........ 351
Function ................................................... 351
Warning light ...................................... 520
Active Traction Control .................... 352
Air conditioning filter .......................... 490
Air conditioning system ......... 386, 396 Air conditioning filter ....................... 490
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 391
Airbags ........................................................ 36
Airbag operating conditions ........... 44
Airbag precautions for your child........................................ 39
Airbag warning light ........................ 520
Correct driving posture ....................28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions........................ 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions........................................... 39
General airbag precautions............39
Locations of airbags ............................36
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............................ 43
Side airbag operating
conditions .............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions..................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions........................ 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions........................................... 39
SRS airbags.............................................. 36
SRS warning light .............................. 520
Alarm Alarm........................................................... 74
Warning buzzer ................................ 520 Anchor brackets...................................... 59
Antennas (smart access system
with push-button start) ...................... 115
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ....................................................... 351Function ....................................................351
Warning light .......................................520
Armrest ..................................................... 427
Assist grip ................................................ 428
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight
leveling system................................... 204
Automatic High Beam ....................... 205
Automatic light control system ...... 202
Automatic transmission....................... 194
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 198
S mode......................................................196
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes .......................................410
AVS ............................................................. 341
Back door ..................................................105
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 506
Wattage ................................................. 579
Battery ....................................................... 472 Battery checking .................................472
If the vehicle battery is discharged...........................................561
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................377
Warning light .......................................520
Bluetooth
®*
A
B
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Bottle holders......................................... 409
BrakeFluid........................................................... 577
Parking brake........................................ 201
Warning light ...................................... 520
Brake assist .............................................. 351
Break-in tips............................................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .....................................................84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 357 The Blind Spot Monitor
function ................................................362
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................................... 365
Care ................................................446, 449 Aluminum wheels ..............................446
Exterior....................................................446
Interior .....................................................449
Seat belts ............................................... 450
Cargo hooks ............................................412
Center differential................................ 342
CD player
*
Chains ........................................................377
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................56
Booster seats, installation..................66
Convertible seats, definition ............56
Convertible seats, installation..............................................63 Installing child restraint system
with LATCH system.......................... 61
Installing child restraint system with seat belts...................................... 63
Installing child restraint system with top tether strap..........................67
Infant seats, definition.......................... 56
Infant seats, installation ....................... 63
Child safety .................................................54 Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Back door precautions.....................107
Battery precautions .............. 473, 563
Child restraint system......................... 55
Glass hatch precaution ......................112
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................156
Power window lock switch............ 150
Power window precautions ........... 152
Rear door child-protectors ............. 101
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 493
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions .................399
Child-protectors ..................................... 101
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 446
Exterior ................................................... 446
Interior ..................................................... 449
Seat belts................................................450
Coat hooks ............................................. 428
Compass ..................................................429
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Condenser .............................................. 469
Console box ........................................... 406
Cool box ....................................................419
Cooling system ..................................... 467Engine overheating.......................... 564
Conversation mirror ........................... 422
Crawl Control ....................................... 346
Cruise control
Cruise control...................................... 224
Dynamic radar crui se control...... 227
Cup holders ............................................408
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 36
Current fuel consumption ................... 87
Customizable features ....................... 594
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)................................................... 349
Daytime running light system .......... 204
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 390
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 391
Rear window ......................................... 391
Differential............................................... 575
Dimension ............................................... 570
Display
Multi-information display ..................86
Trip information ..................................... 87
Warning message ............................ 528
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 459
Doors............................................................ 98 Back door ........................................... 105
Door glasses ......................................... 150
Door lock ..................................................98
Open door warning light............... 522
Outside rear view mirrors ...............147
Rear door child-protector................101 Driver’s seat position memory..........135
Driving ........................................................158
AVS switch ............................................. 341
Break-in tips ...........................................159
Correct posture .................................... 28
Procedures ............................................ 158
Winter drive tips .................................377
Dynamic radar cruise control .......... 227
Eco Driving Indicator ............................ 90
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electronic key ............................................94 Battery-saving function ......................117
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 558
Replacing the battery ...................... 492
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 558
If the engine will not start ...............556
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..........................561
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................................. 520
If the warning light turns on .......... 520
If you have a flat tire .......................... 542
If you lose your keys......................... 622
If you think something is wrong.................................................... 518
If your vehicle becomes stuck...................................................... 567
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....................................................512
If your vehicle overheats ................564
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